1. The death penalty is a different matter. If criminals commit serious crimes like murder, especially repeat offenders, we have to recognize that they pose a serious threat to other people's lives. There is ample evidence that shows if these criminals are rehabilitation and then released, they often re-commit these serious crimes. The death penalty when applied properly is actually pro-life, because it can often save lives of other victims of a released violent criminal. 2. Its not inconsistent at all to be pro life and against universal health care. There is nothing wrong with a competitive, private sector health care system. The U.S. system is (was) a great example. Currently we need TORT reform for frivolous lawsuits which increase healthcare costs dramatically because doctors are afraid to be sued for anything. And of course there are regulations that inhibit competitiveness. More competition is key to lowering costs. Yes, the goal of healthcare is to save lives, but government run systems generally just increase the costs making it harder to pay for already expensive procedures and care. So I would say you are more pro life if you are against universal government run care because it drives up costs which ultimately will lead to less supply and lower quality products.